I took a drive through a wind farm in North Dakota on Sunday, and was shocked at the forest of massive, whirling turbines spread across the land. Besides being an obvious eyesore on our amber waves of grain, a little research yielded mostly negative opinions about them. Many would like to sell their homes and move, but the value of their property has diminished appreciably.
They may look slow and awkward, but the tips of the blades move at up to 180 mph, making a constant noise that some claim makes them sick. Maintenance is very costly, and I wonder if the small net gain in energy is worth destroying our landscapes. Here’s a quote by Frida Payle that sums it up:
“It’s like taking up smoking
Because you drink too much.
And now you’re a smoker
As well as a drinker.”
–Photos by me
michaeljordahl 
Great Britain has huge wind farms in the North Sea. I always wonder what damage they are possibly doing to marine life and migratory birds. (sigh)
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They do take a toll on the environment too.
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Not recyclable, either.
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They sure didn’t turn out as planned!
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Hmm. This is a sad observation. I need to learn more.
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They’re certainly not all we had hoped for!!
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Yeah and my understanding is not good for the birds either
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I didn’t see any dead birds, but with those huge blades moving so fast, I’m sure it happens
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